I believe in the America people's ability to govern themselves. If government would just get out of the way and allow them to lead their lives as they choose, they will succeed.

If you were to come to Minnesota, I could have you locked up like that. That's power.

I love my country, not my government.

When I ran for governor of Minnesota, I only raised $300,000.

Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people

Patriotism to your country is something that comes from your heart. It should be taught to you by your parents.

If you tell the truth, you don't need a long memory.

Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people who need strength in numbers. It tells people to go out and stick their noses in other people's business.

A vote is "wasted" when someone fails to vote their conscience.

A hero must be honorable, must have honor. And you can't have honor if you're a liar. There is no honor in lying.

There is much more to being a patriot and a citizen than reciting the pledge or raising a flag.

The activity of loving kindness is the bridge that allows you to slowly, slowly realise the wisdom and perfection of this moment.

The great delusion of men everywhere, that their disregard for other people makes them interesting

It's very difficult to talk about religion in Iran because religion has gotten so mixed up with politics.

We don't want tradition. We want to live in the present and the only history that is worth a tinker's dam is the history we make today.

Genius gives birth, talent delivers.

I tell fundamentalists that there is no question of them attacking our Republic's foundations.

If you have a dream, hold on to it, believe in it and never stop working hard to make it come true.

I don't watch much ESPN. Unless they have soccer on.

Is not the most erotic part of the body wherever the clothing affords a glimpse?

Love is seeing God in the person next to us, and meditation is seeing God within us.